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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 366.96 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 366.96 and 192.26 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 366.96 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/366.96 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 366.96 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 70,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,551.73/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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